The Spot Burn Podcast

The Spot Burn Podcast, presented by Musky Fool. Where we spot burn everything BUT fishing spots. As musky fly anglers, we're already crazy, and on this podcast we won't hold anything back, taking a deep dive into some of the most pressing, important, and sometimes untouchable topics in our industry. Equal parts educational, investigative, and fun. We hope you enjoy! Hosted by Dan Donovan and Josh Smeltzer. 

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Recent Episodes
  • Part 2 - Will Brook Trout Survive? Inside the Urgent Fight to Save Wisconsin's Waters! - With Paul Cunningham
    Apr 17, 2025 – 01:28:51
  • Will Brook Trout Survive? Inside the Urgent Fight to Save Wisconsin's Waters! - With Paul Cunningham, Part 1
    Apr 10, 2025 – 01:05:11
  • The Mega Fly Roast
    Apr 2, 2025 – 01:09:07
  • KY River Classic, Flooding, and Locating Water
    Mar 12, 2025 – 01:20:53
  • Hoss' 2024 Guide Season and Fly Roast #2
    Feb 25, 2025 – 01:56:35
  • The First Fly Roast, Winter Trout Tactics, and 2025 Spot Burn Plans
    Feb 4, 2025 – 01:36:38
  • What is the FLY ROAST? - The Official Introduction!
    Jan 31, 2025 – 08:26
  • Fly shops closing, late season success, and superstitions
    Jan 24, 2025 – 01:25:05
  • Barometric Pressure & Shenanigans
    Dec 27, 2024 – 49:22
  • 42 Muskies, 3 Elk, & 5 Emergency Flares
    Dec 5, 2024 – 01:09:14
  • Why Are Wisconsin Fishing Licenses On The Decline?
    Oct 22, 2024 – 51:07
  • 800 Grains of Fly Line & Wake Boats Ruining Our Lakes
    Oct 2, 2024 – 01:09:58
  • Wisconsin DNR $16M Deficit Cutting Musky & Walleye Stocking
    Sep 13, 2024 – 52:16
  • Muskies Attacking Humans And A Madison Fish Kill
    Aug 26, 2024 – 01:14:00
  • Summer Musky Bender And The End of Hero Shots
    Aug 8, 2024 – 01:25:00
  • The One About 8 Tips For Catching More Muskies
    Jul 17, 2024 – 01:01:32
  • The One About Audience Questions
    Jul 1, 2024 – 01:35:09
  • The One About Spring Sloppy Seconds
    Jun 10, 2024 – 01:20:56
  • The One About Steve Rinella & The 72lb. Musky
    May 2, 2024 – 01:10:34
  • The One About The Musky Crisis on The Madison Chain
    Apr 1, 2024 – 43:27
  • The One About Banning LiveScope
    Mar 25, 2024 – 58:48
  • The One About Early Muskies And Mosquitoes
    Mar 14, 2024 – 44:00
  • The One With Bill Sherer
    Feb 23, 2024 – 01:33:27
  • The One About Kentucky Musky Management
    Feb 7, 2024 – 01:12:36
  • The One About New Year’s Eve Muskies
    Jan 8, 2024 – 01:31:50
  • The One About Boat Maintenance With The Owner of Pharo Marine
    Jan 8, 2024 – 55:07
  • The One About the 2023 Guide Season with Nick Gellerstedt
    Dec 29, 2023 – 01:32:28
  • The One About the 2023 Guide Season with Hunter Dorn
    Dec 18, 2023 – 01:33:41
  • The One About 2023 Treelands Tactics
    Oct 31, 2023 – 01:21:50
  • The One With A HUGE Fly Fisherman
    Oct 16, 2023 – 48:04
  • The One About Fall Musky Fly Fishing
    Sep 18, 2023 – 01:02:44
  • The One About Bucktail
    Sep 8, 2023 – 01:08:18
  • The Musky Q&A One
    Aug 28, 2023 – 01:13:27
  • The One About Picking Out a New Boat
    Jun 18, 2023 – 02:16:35
  • The One About How to Avoid and Fix Musky Fly Fishing Injuries
    Jun 2, 2023 – 01:11:43
  • The One About Livescope
    May 2, 2023 – 01:24:02
  • The One About Tracking Muskies in Airplanes
    Apr 17, 2023 – 01:45:43
  • The One About Preparing for Musky Season
    Mar 29, 2023 – 02:00:54
  • The One About Musky Spring Training
    Mar 29, 2023 – 55:38
  • The One That Started it All
    Mar 1, 2023 – 36:34
  • The One About Musky Myths
    Mar 1, 2023 – 01:00:35
Recent Reviews
  • LSB Ohio
    Is this for me?
    I don’t have a lot of Musky near more nor do I have the kind of time it takes to fish hard core for the fish of 10,000 casts. Having said that a lot of this info does translate to Pike and I love fishing for them. The energy of this pod cast is awesome. The buck tail they sell is even better and the website is awesome. I would really like to see more YouTube videos from these guys. Fly tying videos would be great too! Thanks for the solid info and Great laughs guys!
  • PCJr82
    Fun informative and light
    First episode I was laughing as it was relatable. Loved how they share their insights techniques as some anglers feel that it’s coveted info that is learned through the grind. Look forward to many more episodes as the foolery continues to grow on the musky itch that needs a scratchin. Cheers!
  • LunaCoffey
    Do not try, do
    Okay, been reading about and dreaming about muskies since that first book on them from the library at age 12? 13? Never been none in my state (NH) but next year headed to northern Maine/New Brunswick to try This podcast is getting me psyched! Fun, Funny, and these guys make me think it is possible.
  • Hoytspyder
    Great Podcast
    Really loving it. It’s something outside the normal musky podcasts. I can’t get enough. Looking forward to more episodes. Can’t wait to put to use what hearing and learning. Keep up the good work guys!
  • McTavish Studio
    This podcast made me feel better
    It’s nice to know that when I feel discouraged with Muskie fishing, that others are feeling the same way. Most of the time I feel like I’m making bad choices. I love that you actually mentioned woman anglers .. you’re the FIRST podcast to not assume your audience is just dudes. Great honest & real podcast!
  • Jmomo99
    Spot burn me daddy
    Excellent podcast, looking forward to many more episodes.
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